Advanced optimization techniques for CDN and MediaTailor integrations
After implementing basic caching and routing optimizations, consider these advanced techniques to further enhance performance:
Origin Shield implementation
Origin Shield adds a caching layer between CDN edge locations and your origin server, reducing origin load and improving performance:
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Enable Origin Shield for high-traffic content and live streaming
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Choose Origin Shield locations close to your MediaTailor regions
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Monitor Origin Shield cache hit ratios and adjust as needed
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Consider multiple Origin Shield locations for global deployments
Content compression optimization
Optimize content compression to reduce bandwidth and improve delivery speed:
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Enable gzip compression for manifest files
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Configure Accept-Encoding header forwarding for MediaTailor manifest compression
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Use Brotli compression where supported for additional bandwidth savings
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Avoid compressing already-compressed video segments
Regional optimization strategies
Optimize performance for global audiences through regional strategies:
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Deploy MediaTailor configurations in multiple regions for global audiences
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Use geo-routing to direct viewers to the nearest MediaTailor region
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Configure regional failover for high availability
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Monitor regional performance metrics separately
